V1 Story Board Step-by-Step
Kanban teams in your organization can leverage the new Storyboard feature to run a
Kanban right within their VersionOne project. The Storyboard allows teams to configure
status values specifically for the Kanban team to use. Teams can view and update status
using the board, set work-in-process limits, and conduct cycle time analysis. Kanban
settings work on a project-by-project basis so your organization can combine a mix of
Scrum teams and Kanban teams in the same system. Teams practicing lean methods within
an iterative framework, for example “Scrumban”, can also leverage the Storyboard to support their process.
It is simple to setup VersionOne to follow a Kanban style development process:
story board overview
Setup a new sprint schedule by navigating to the Admin section of the main menu,
selecting the Projects tab, and then selecting Sprint Schedules.
Choose Add a Sprint Schedule and give the schedule the name Kanban.
Set the sprint length to be the duration of the project or the release, in effect
creating an iteration-less planning tool.
If separate status values are needed for the Kanban board, navigate to the
Configuration tab, select Custom List Type, and select Add a Custom List Type.
Name the list type ‘Kanban’ and publish the change.
Navigate to the List Types Tab and select Custom. Add custom status
values to the Kanban List type.
Add a custom field to the Backlog Item and Defect by selecting Configuration,
then Custom Field, and then add Dropdown. Give the field the name Kanban Status and
choose your newly created custom list type.
Navigate to the Storyboard, select the wrench icon to customize the Storyboard,
select the radio button for the new Kanban status field, and set work in process limits for each status.
Move the current set of stories onto the Kanban Board using multi-select or via
drag and drop on the Sprint Scheduling page.
Execute your Kanban using the Storyboard by moving stories and paying attention
not to exceed work in process limits for the various status values.
Review cycle time periodically using the Workitem Cycle Time report right on
the Storyboard page itself.
